Master of Arts in Education (MAE) in Elementary Education
The MAE in Elementary Education is designed to provide expertise for the master teacher in a 9-12 semester hour focus area of the candidate's choice. The degree does not meet all standards for an initial teaching license. In-service elementary teachers may select focus areas in reading, early childhood, or elementary education. The Master of Arts in Elementary Education consists of:
Professional Education Core Courses: 9 semester hours
EDEL 676: Research in Elementary Education (3)
Choice of Educational Foundations Course (3)
Choice of Pedagogy and Curriculum Course (3)
Required Elementary Education Courses: 9 semester hours
EDEL 600 : Basic Concepts in Elementary (3) Or
EDEL 640: Early Childhood Education (3)
EDRDG 610: Teaching Reading in the Elementary Schools (3) Or
EDRDG 615: Early Literacy Development (3)
EDCUR 610: The Elementary School Curriculum (3) Or
EDPSY 646: Tests and Measurements (3)
Focus Area: 9 semester hours
General Elective/Additional Focus Area Course: 3 semester hours
One course approved by graduate advisor
Total Semester Hours: 30-33
All candidates for the MAE in Elementary Education must first be admitted to the Ball State University Graduate School before being admitted to the MAE programs.




